Built around Kymco's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2009 Kymco Hipster 150 pairs a 149.4 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.5 HP (8.4 kW) while maximum torque reaches 9.3 Nm (6.9 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 77 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Hipster 150 measures 153 kg (337 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (13.3 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 720 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,475 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kymco archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2004 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
77 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.08 HP/kg (13.3 kg/HP)
Standover Height
720 mm (28.3 in)
Engine
Displacement149.4 ccm (9.12 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.5 HP (8.4 kW))
Torque9.3 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.9 ft.lbs)
Compression9.7:1
Bore x Stroke62.0 x 49.5 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionDouble swing
Wheelbase1475 mm (58.1 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.00-18
Rear Tyre130/90-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø276 mm (10.9 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø140 mm (5.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight153.0 kg (337.3 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0754 HP/kg
Seat Height720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Overall Length2250 mm (88.6 inches)
Overall Width800 mm (31.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric & kick
Color OptionsBlack/gray
Notes
Kymco is an abbreviation of Kwang Yang Motor Company in Taiwan.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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